http://annmoore.org/2010/05/09/mothers-day-by-randy/ A blog by Ann Moore Tue, 08 May 2012 03:33:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://annmoore.org/2010/05/09/mothers-day-by-randy/#comment-1114 Meredith Fri, 14 May 2010 14:22:40 +0000 http://www.annmoore.org/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/9/Mothers-Day-by-Randy#comment-1114 Mom is irreplaceable and there is no denying that. Moms fill a special role and this particular mom was something special. But, like Susan said, dad is definitely selling himself short. I can't speak for my brother and sister but I know that I've asked him to fill that role when I needed it, and he's stepped up to the plate like it was the most natural thing in the world. Of course it isn't natural, but it's a gift mom left with us. Because of her example, we know how to love and take care of each other. Like dad told her when we were all together to hear the news that her cancer had spread, mom was the best thing that ever happened to any of us. She was a constant force in each of our lives -- loving us perfectly, and unconditionally and always showing it in a way that was unquestionable. Even though she's gone, everything she taught us and exemplified is still with us. Dad makes that clear when he steps into that much needed role to remind me that I still have that constant, unconditionally loving force wrapped around me. Mom is irreplaceable and there is no denying that. Moms fill a special role and this particular mom was something special. But, like Susan said, dad is definitely selling himself short. I can’t speak for my brother and sister but I know that I’ve asked him to fill that role when I needed it, and he’s stepped up to the plate like it was the most natural thing in the world. Of course it isn’t natural, but it’s a gift mom left with us. Because of her example, we know how to love and take care of each other. Like dad told her when we were all together to hear the news that her cancer had spread, mom was the best thing that ever happened to any of us. She was a constant force in each of our lives — loving us perfectly, and unconditionally and always showing it in a way that was unquestionable. Even though she’s gone, everything she taught us and exemplified is still with us. Dad makes that clear when he steps into that much needed role to remind me that I still have that constant, unconditionally loving force wrapped around me.

]]> http://annmoore.org/2010/05/09/mothers-day-by-randy/#comment-1113 Jan Dull Mon, 10 May 2010 13:05:24 +0000 http://www.annmoore.org/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/9/Mothers-Day-by-Randy#comment-1113 Randy, you are right in that no one can take the place of one's Mother -- but the love of one's Dad is irreplaceable also. Having lost my Dad first, I can remember saying a million times I wish He was still with us so I could ask him something -- He always had the answer for any issue or problem I encountered. I can remember my Mom saying how I can figure out what my Dad's response would be to me for He had tought me well. And She was right -- I did know what He would say to me. Now that my Mom is in Heaven with my Dad and my Brother and other dear family members, I can still feel them with me. Ann was a very special person -- and I know how much you, Erin, Mereidth and Andrew miss her. You and Ann together shaped their lives -- and they are great kids. It is horrible to lose a parent -- but they do truly live on with you for the rest of your life. I continue to pray for you and the kids for peace and comfort. Randy, you are right in that no one can take the place of one’s Mother — but the love of one’s Dad is irreplaceable also. Having lost my Dad first, I can remember saying a million times I wish He was still with us so I could ask him something — He always had the answer for any issue or problem I encountered. I can remember my Mom saying how I can figure out what my Dad’s response would be to me for He had tought me well. And She was right — I did know what He would say to me. Now that my Mom is in Heaven with my Dad and my Brother and other dear family members, I can still feel them with me. Ann was a very special person — and I know how much you, Erin, Mereidth and Andrew miss her. You and Ann together shaped their lives — and they are great kids. It is horrible to lose a parent — but they do truly live on with you for the rest of your life. I continue to pray for you and the kids for peace and comfort.

]]> http://annmoore.org/2010/05/09/mothers-day-by-randy/#comment-1112 Susan Mon, 10 May 2010 11:47:12 +0000 http://www.annmoore.org/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/9/Mothers-Day-by-Randy#comment-1112 Wow, never realized how much Erin looks like her mom. Randy, don't sell your self short. You are a rock in their lives, and I know that you will do whatever to care for and meet their needs. Thanks for continuing to share your thoughts with us. Wow, never realized how much Erin looks like her mom.
Randy, don’t sell your self short. You are a rock in their lives, and I know that you will do whatever to care for and meet their needs.
Thanks for continuing to share your thoughts with us.

]]> http://annmoore.org/2010/05/09/mothers-day-by-randy/#comment-1111 Debbie Albin Sun, 09 May 2010 21:13:59 +0000 http://www.annmoore.org/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/9/Mothers-Day-by-Randy#comment-1111 Randy, What a wonderful post and a wonderful father that I know you are! As much as I know what a wonderful mother Ann is, was and always will be for it shows so brightly in the inner and outer beauty of your three wonderful children! Much agape, Debbie Randy,
What a wonderful post and a wonderful father that I know you are! As much as I know what a wonderful mother Ann is, was and always will be for it shows so brightly in the inner and outer beauty of your three wonderful children!
Much agape,
Debbie

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